May 9: Suspect who stole equipment from Radio Pakistan arrested.

PESHAWAR -- The Peshawar police have arrested a suspect allegedly responsible for stealing equipment from Radio Pakistan building in the provincial capital during violent protests that erupted following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on May 9, media reported on Friday.

In a statement, the police said that the arrested suspect had stolen tape records and other items from Radio Pakistan building during the attack.

The police sprung into action after the video of arrested accused stealing the items went viral on social media. They said old tape records, microphone cable, three mics and other items have been recovered from the suspect's possession.

The police further said that the accused has been arrested from Charsadda while a case has been registered against him.

Last month, the police claimed to have arrested the main accused in the Radio Pakistan Peshawar vandalism and arson case.

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